Question 1

are there any long term effects of naloxone after morphone od?

Accepted Answer

No, only short term.: Naloxone by itself will not cause short-term side effects.  However, when used to treat opioid overdose (e.g., morphine), the patient receiving the drug will begin to feel the opioid withdrawal almost instantly.  One dose of Naloxone will only last for 1-2 hours, so od patients should receive continuous monitoring and Naloxone administration until the opioid is cleared.

Question 2

i have been stable taking bup/naloxone 8/2, 1/2 tab 3-4 x day for 8 years for pain, but insurance no longer will pay, is there any other med option?

Accepted Answer

Chronic pain: For advice and treatment specific to your situation please consult a pain specialist licensed in your country.

There is an organisation called the International Association for the Society of Pain (IASP) that has branches in many countries with links to local information and help resources that may be useful.
http://www.iasp-pain.org/PatientResources?navItemNumber=678

Question 3

can i take more morphine if my pain increases? the dose my doctor prescribed no longer effectively reduces my pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

When : When you talk to your doctor about this, be sure he knows the exact dose you are currently taking and how often you are taking it. It is not clear to me what the source of your pain is, but you can also consider non-narcotic treatments that may help along with the morphine.

Morphine can cause decreased respirations (breathing), so too much morphine can be dangerous or even deadly.

Morphine as you know is addictive, and if a patient is on it for a long time, they typically need more and more.  It needs to be monitored very carefully by your physician.

Please contact your doctor and discuss this.  We don't want patients to be in pain, but this is a medication that needs very careful monitoring.

Question 4

is morphine for chronic pain ok long term if nothing else helps ?

Accepted Answer

It is OK: The answer is that you can use morphine safely, selectively and sparingly. Most of the debate about the role of opioids in chronic pain management is based upon both the safety and efficacy of these drugs and the potential for abuse. Because of concerns about tolerance, physical dependence and addiction, many health professionals are still reluctant to prescribe opioids for chronic pain.

Question 5

does morphine really help for pain long term?  i heard opioids actually made pain worse...

Accepted Answer

Pain management: Time tested and now drug of last resort for severe, chronic, non- remitting pain. Unfortunately, it has a very high addictive potential. It should never be used routinely and only in the most severe circumstances.

Question 6

can long term morphine use cause organ damage.  especially kidney as have blown up with fluid.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are reports of such damage and you need to discuss this w/ your doctor. It may be possible to catch it before it becomes permanent - I hope that's true. In any case - don't ignore it. See your doctor ASAP. Best!

Question 7

can being on long term, high doses of gabapentin and morphine cause menstrual irregularity?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The opiates do interact with the hormonal axis in sometimes unpredictable ways for both woman and men. Morphine can affect the menstrual cycle. Gabapentin should not.

Question 8

if ms contin (morphine) works for my chronic pain, is it considered a good long term option ?

Accepted Answer

No: Long long chronic narcotic use starting at age 35 is never a good option.

Question 9

on morphine and dilaudid for 2+ months.  could i have withdrawal symptoms if i wait longer than the 8 hrs to take next ms contin 15mg?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal: It is unlikely that you would experience true physical withdrawal symptoms from waiting somewhat over 8 hours between MS Contin (morphine) doses.

Question 10

i have to replace my pain management doctor. he feels there is no longer anything he can do to help me with my pain.i am on kadi i am on kadian (time release morphone) and have been on it for years. the dose he has me at stopped being helpful several mont

Accepted Answer

If : If this doctor has cared for you for years, then he/she has a moral obligation to treat you until you find another doctor. However if something went wrong in the doctor patient relationship he/she can refuse. 
Contact your insurance company for names of pain management doctors in your area. Lastly, if you go into withdrawals you need to present to an urgent care or an emergency room.
Best of luck.

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Are there any long term effects of naloxone after morphone OD

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I have been stable taking bup/naloxone 8/2, 1/2 tab 3-4 x day for 8 years for pain, but insurance no longer will pay, is there any other med option?

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Can i take more morphine if my pain increases? the dose my doctor prescribed no longer effectively reduces my pain. what should i do?

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Is morphine for chronic pain ok long term if nothing else helps ?

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Does morphine really help for pain long term? i heard opioids actually made pain worse...

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Can long term morphine use cause organ damage. especially kidney as have blown up with fluid.

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Can being on long term, high doses of gabapentin and morphine cause menstrual irregularity?

A member asked:

If ms contin (morphine) works for my chronic pain, is it considered a good long term option ?

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On morphine and dilaudid for 2+ months. could i have withdrawal symptoms if i wait longer than the 8 hrs to take next ms contin 15mg?

A member asked:

I have to replace my pain management doctor. he feels there is no longer anything he can do to help me with my pain.i am on kadi i am on kadian (time release morphone) and have been on it for years. the dose he has me at stopped being helpful several mont

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